Blueberry and Basil lemonade
Blueberry and Basil lemonade is a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian side dish. One serving contains 96 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 4. For 77 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 66 foodies and cooks. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes. This recipe from I Adore Food requires lemon juice, sparkling water, blueberry jam, and water. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 18%, which is not so outstanding. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Blueberry and Basil Lemonade, Frozen Blueberry Basil Lemonade Mini Pies, and Lemonade Jelly with Basil.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
3-5 big basil leaves (I used genovese basil so my leaves were huge), rolled an finely chopped
1/2 cup of organic blueberries
1 Tablespoon of homemade blueberry jam (3 cups of blueberries, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 2Tbsp of chia seeds. Simmer on for 15 minutes, let cool and refrigerate)
1/4 cup of organic honey (or maple syrup of agave syrup or simple syrup)
1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (organic lemons)
1 cup of sparkling water *optional* for lighter taste
3 cup of water
Equipment:
pot
whisk
Cooking instruction summary:
Start by squeezing your lemon juice. Put it in the fridge for now.In a small pot, heat up a cup of water, the honey, basil, jam and half of the blueberries on medium heat.Heat up for about 2-3 minutes, while whisking to make sure the honey has dissolved in the water.Turn heat off and pour the liquid in a pitcher. add in the rest of the water and the lemon juice.Throw in the rest of the blueberries and some lemon slices if you have any.Place in fridge for a good two hours or until completely cold.I like to pour myself a glass of 2/3 lemonade, 1/3 sparkling water.
Step by step:
1. Start by squeezing your lemon juice. Put it in the fridge for now.In a small pot, heat up a cup of water, the honey, basil, jam and half of the blueberries on medium heat.
2. Heat up for about 2-3 minutes, while whisking to make sure the honey has dissolved in the water.Turn heat off and pour the liquid in a pitcher. add in the rest of the water and the lemon juice.Throw in the rest of the blueberries and some lemon slices if you have any.
3. Place in fridge for a good two hours or until completely cold.I like to pour myself a glass of 2/3 lemonade, 1/3 sparkling water.
Nutrition Information:
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